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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,590.66, 12,879.91 and 3,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,590.66, 12,879.91 and 3,321.28 is: 4,979.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,590.66 : 12,879.91 = 3,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,590.66/12,879.91 = 3,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,590.66x = 12,879.91 × 3,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,590.66x = 42,777,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,777,787.48/8,590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.57

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